Links for Additional Information

Here are some web site links for additional information relating to investing, taxes and other financial matters:

For updates from the IRS or to check on your refund, try this link:
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=118506,00.html

Here is what the IRS says about their site:

“No matter which form you use, 1040 Central has the links you’ll need to file your tax year 2006 federal income tax return:

  • Filing Options. 1040 Central links you to information about IRS e-file and Free File. Join the millions of people who already file their tax returns electronically. IRS e-file is the easiest and most accurate way to file and the fastest way to get your refund. You can even split your refund under among up to three accounts with Direct Deposit.
  • Check on your refund. Track your refund by clicking on the “Where’s My Refund?” link on 1040 Central.
  • Tax law changes. 1040 Central highlights changes in the tax law that directly affect taxpayers
  • Current News. Access the latest IRS News Releases, Tax Tips and customer alerts.
  • Forms and Publications. 1040 Central also has quick links to the most commonly used the tax forms and all other tax forms, instructions and publications you may need.
  • Access convenient tools.  Determine if the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) might apply to you. Calculate the proper amount of income tax that should be withheld from your paychecks in 2007.
  • Details about important tax credits. Find information about special tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit.
  • Answers to important questions. 1040 Central includes Frequently Asked Questions on a broad range of tax issues.”

If you need more materials from the IRS, here are your options:

  • Internet: IRS website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at IRS.gov.
  • Phone:  Call 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).  You should receive your order within 10 days.
  • Walk-in: During the tax season, many libraries, post offices, large grocery stores, copy centers, and office supply stores offer free tax forms to taxpayers or forms you can photocopy or print from a CD. Some libraries also have copies of commonly-requested publications. Braille materials are also available.
  • Mail: Send your order to National Distribution Center, P.O. Box 8903, Bloomington, IL 61702-8903. You should receive your products within 10 days after we receive your order.

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For Massachusetts tax help, try:

For current tax information, IRS publications, try:

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